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How to Write Katakana

Katakana is one of the three Japanese writing scripts along with hiragana and kanji.
Lesson 1
Katakana is used when writing down foreign names, places, and words of foreign origin.
Lesson 2
Here is the introduction to katakana.
Lesson 13
How to Write Katakana Part 11: Contracted Katakana.
Lesson 14
How to Write Katakana Part 12: Two-Dashes or One-Circle Katakana.
Lesson 15
Katakana Review: You will learn the name of the countries in katakana and also learn which countries are as large as Japan.
Lesson 16
How to write Katakana Part 13: Expanded Katakana Syllables.

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